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An organisation aimed at keeping people’s nights out in Lincoln safe has won the the Lincoln Civic Award.

Lincoln Street Pastors patrol the city in teams of six on Friday and Saturday nights between 10.30pm and 4am.

The 60 volunteers aim to care, listen and help those on the streets in need of aid.

They offer flipflops to those who can no longer walk in their high heels, escort people to taxis, and carry water to help sober people up and flasks of soup for the homeless, as well as dog biscuits for their friends.

Lincoln Street Pastors are out on Friday and Saturday nights between 10.30pm and 4am.

The organisation was started in 2007 by former Bailgate Methodist Church Minister, the Reverend Ian Brown.

Street Pastors include everyone from the unemployed to former teachers and an airline pilot, but more volunteers are always welcome.

Due to their hard work and dedication to the city, the Street Pastors were presented with the Civic Award at a ceremony in the Guildhall on April 16.